In our Sofia to Bratislava EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 25 minutes, completing the 963km route in 9h 57min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 53,270 less, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 25 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 9h 57min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~161 kWh
- Distance: 963km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 22min |
9h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 6min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~173 kWh |
~172 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 16% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 27% → 57%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 25-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 963km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 1h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~161 kWh vs ~181 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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